2021 Graduate Program – Chemical Engineering

About the Opportunity

Next year, you could be part of our transformation, working with one of the largest energy companies in the world towards our industry-leading and bold ambition of being a net zero company and helping the world achieve net zero by 2050 or sooner. To get there, we need the best people on our team so we're looking for talented, driven and customer savvy graduates who not only want to understand the problems of tomorrow, but be part of the solution! We'll welcome your ideas and opinions, trust you to do your job and treat you with genuine respect and consideration. You'll get the opportunity to work with and learn from leaders who believe in the power of their people and create a culture that values respect, diversity and shared success.

As a BP engineering Graduate, you'll play a vital role in our Kwinana refinery operations. Under the guidance of highly trained experts, you'll get to learn how we safely refine, process and transport the resources that keep the world moving. In 2021 we have Graduate opportunities in the following engineering disciplines:

Chemical Engineering, Kwinana Western Australia

You will benefit from a structured program of work with real responsibility, plus on-the- job learning and development training to suit your role. You'll be valued, included and respected and we'll provide you with on-going support to realise your full potential. During the 2 year program, you'll have the opportunity to develop sounds skills within plant operations and project management – key skills to help you launch your career!

About You

We look for Graduates with well-rounded life experience. Your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience - everything from volunteer to customer service to industry experience is great! You'll have strong organisational skills and the ability to deliver results in a collaborative environment. Your agility to learn and adapt will be key, along the energy and leadership qualities to make the most of this fantastic opportunity. To be eligible for our program you will:

• be an Australian or NZ citizen or Australian permanent resident at the time of application
• have academic results of credit average (65) or above
• be in your final year of study
• be studying a relevant degree type

About the benefits

BP offers you a collaborative work culture and a company that lives and breathes our values of Safety, Respect, Excellence, Courage and One Team. We have a commitment to developing and rewarding you with a competitive salary package, including:

• Generous base salary, 12% superannuation, 10% annual bonus (based on personal and company performance), 25% fuel discount, employee share plan and more.
• Additional day of annual leave per year.
• 2 days leave annually to volunteer with an organisation of your choice, perhaps work with one of our key partners OzHarvest or the McGrath Foundation or volunteer at the UniSport Indigenous Nationals Games.
• Employee recognition program, earning points from your stakeholders and peers which can be redeemed for products, experiences or gift vouchers.

BP is an equal opportunity employer supporting inclusion and diversity in our workforce. BP encourages women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and people of diverse backgrounds to apply. 

About Us

Located approximately 35km south-west of Perth, the Kwinana Refinery started operations in 1955. It is the only oil refinery in Western Australia and, with a crude refining capacity of 146 KBD, it is the largest oil refinery in Australia. The refinery employs about 450 staff and, when in steady-state operations, about 300 contractors. On-going investment in refining technology has resulted in it being Australia's most flexible refinery, capable of producing cleaner fuels such as BP Ultimate. Through manufactured products or imports, the refinery supplies most of Western Australia's fuel